Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-02-19
A DIVINE CURE.
Miss Beading, of Banksville, Pa. Miracu-
lously Walks After a Long Lameness.


PITTSBURGH, February ls.-On the ID
of last October Maggie Beading, girl OF
II, and a resident Of Banksville, passed
into state OF trance that lasted thrty-two
days and six hours She awoke 10 con-
sciousneSs cripple, unable 10 walk, one o.
her ankles being powerless to support her
limb and twisted terribly out Of shape.
She claimed that she had visited heaven
and that Christ had intentionally crippled
her with the assurance OF a complete re-
covery on yesterday afternoon precisely NJ
. o'clock, in order to demonstrate 10 men
the miraculous power of omnipotence and
the willing faith of those who loved Him.
At her home yesterday afternoon, a few
minutes before o'clock, were gathered IN
intensely excited group of persons To be-
hold with mingled feelings OF awe and
amazement, the vindication of the Oft
repeated and remarkable statement ot
Maggie Beading. The official representa-
tiveS of Christian churches, lev. Archi-
bald, OF the Banksville NJ. +. Church, and
Rev. Blythe, of this city, were present 10
calm the excitement and deep religious
fervor of the little crowd
Finally, when Miss Beading had en-
tered the room, supported with crutcheS
and taken her seat in the center of the
parlor, she glanced ut the clock, aud in y
whisper scarcely audible, said:
in eight minutes will walk.
The lookers-on watched the dial Of the
clock until the appointed time, some
breathlcssly, Others tearfully, and all with
tense nerves, till the Ginning bell struck
two, when Maggie Beading, who four
months since was pronounced an incunhle
cripple hy medical scientists, and who
during all that time, had never once been
able To take a step unsupported, laid aside
crutches, and simply remarkng, Il am
cured" stepped boldly across tie room 10
receive the congratulations of her friends
and, amid sobs and exclamations of de
light, the embraces of her joyful parents
Mrs. Beading, i'll conversation with a
reporter, said;
Really, up to the third day of last DE-
tober there is nothing in Maggie's life
worthy of particular note or mention. She
has lived for the most part the life OF the
average girl reared among the same sur
TOnndings. She has always been regarded
by Us and her intimates as rather "a bright
girl who some day might rise above the
level of her associates. She has always
been popular, her happy disposition max
ing her many warm friends. Her temper
ament, while inclined TO be grave,
never became too serious, and although q
regular attendant ut church and Sabbath
school, was never thought 10 possess any
strictly religious views or to give mp any
more of her time to church matters than Is
customary with the majority ofgirls whose
lives are well behaved and moral. Maggie
has never displayed any distinctive pccu-
liarity, or what do you call il, indiosyn-
Grassy of character until the occasion of Ler
first trance, but has always acted in a natn
raj and Youthful way. 'Of course you
have heard that for while before she
passed into the trance Maggie WAS afflicted
with spinal complaint that left her
entirely during her long sleep. | want you
To make the nature of Maggir's trance
clear. My daughter during the 3! days
and 6 hours that she remained in semi
conscious state, arose from her bed, walked
about the room and mode her toilet unas-
sisted daily. | can liken her at thcse
moments only to little child ignorant Of
the nature of it's own acts and different
ils to the consequences. Occasionally sh.
remained in bed, singing at times with u
face beautiful by changing aud strange
expressions.
Accompanied by guide the reporter
climbed a steep hill TO the Banksvillr pub.
lie school building. On the topmost ilOor
the society OF which Miss Beadling is a
member WAS holding u secret meeting. An
innocent ruse succeeded in drawing the
young lady into the lall aud away from
her friends. The corridor Wa dimly
lighted and by the ilickering glare OF -
feeble lamp the reporter was cnahle.i u
catch but mOmentary glances Of Miss
Beadiing's face.
Around her shoulders wis thrown white
rcgalia of the secret order to which she he
longed. Her hair is light brown in color
and she wears il brushed well back from
her forehead. Her eyes are gray. large
and capable Of much expression. The pal
lOr of her face was mar kpd by contrast
with her costume, aud when talking Ia the
TepaTteI she seemed 10 be looking away
and beyond him.
During my trance," she seid, II made
daily visits t0 heaven, passed over the
streets OF Paradise beneath tho wings Of
angles and stood IL tho presence Of our
Savior and leIUre the throne of God. With
Christ / had daily talks and frequently
knelt at his feet while listened 10 His
commands and admonitiOns. lie told NE
great deal that was w0gieTfUl and that
he he hsd selepted me 70 practically illus
/ tEaia Oh earth His Omaipotebee. lie
told me that should bc cured OF the ter
ribie Ila!n in my hack and vas cured.
AfteTeaid He told me that / should be
crippled until the 18th dag Of February
and that at = O'Clock on that day | woald
be made whole again, but thai nangbt OF
His intentions should pass my lips until
the day bsbTe- Then | was to tell IL IN
every one aad make my release from pain
"a pnhlic a. ] could.
"well, il all happened just n Jesns
said, and ! was again cured. Now, the
Lord has commissioned me 10 write a
hook, setting forth my experience in
heaven duripg lie length Of my trance and
/ have done No. Ii will soon be published
No, feel nothing unusual when wa.
cured this afternoon only feeling Of JOY
aud qualification. Please write Of me iusi
as am, and that Christ has pssaie nie
messenger Of his love and witness 10 mer
of his miraculOSs power"
MARTINS FERRY.